Erin Tañada
Lorenzo "Erin" Reyes Tañada III (Tagalog: [tɐˈɲada], born August 16, 1963) is a Filipino lawyer, broadcaster, and human rights and labor rights advocate who has served as a Deputy Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives. A member of the Liberal Party, he was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2004, as the representative of the 4th District of Quezon Province.
Lorenzo Tañada III | |
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Tañada in 2018 | |
| Deputy Speakers of the House of Representatives of the Philippines for Luzon | |
| In office July 26, 2010 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Amelita Villarosa |
| Succeeded by | Roberto Puno |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Quezon's 4th district | |
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Georgilu Yumul-Hermida |
| Succeeded by | Angelina Tan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lorenzo Reyes Tañada III August 16, 1963 Manila, Philippines |
| Political party | Liberal |
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| Relations | Lorenzo M. Tañada Sr. (grandfather) |
| Children | 2 (with Julie) |
| Parent(s) | Wigberto Tañada Azucena Reyes |
| Alma mater | Ateneo de Manila University (BA) Manuel L. Quezon University (LL.B.) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Website | www |
He is particularly known for being the author of "Anti-Torture Act of 2009" (Republic Act No. 9749), the "Philippine Act on Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law, Genocide, and Other Crimes Against Humanity" (Republic Act No. 9851), and the "Renewable Energy Act of 2008" (RA 9513) as well as for his strong advocacy of the Freedom of Information Bill.
He formerly served as the manager for news and public affairs of UNTV-37 and host for several programs of the said station.